The Competition Commission has approved the acquisition of Fast + Furious by DPD Laser. The announcement is big news in an industry that is rapidly consolidating to meet the demands of South African e-commerce amid the pandemic and its ongoing lockdowns. More importantly, the acquisition is a key signal that …
Read More »Bedbugs could be to blame for delaying your car delivery – MotorBiscuit
The brown marbled bug, which gives off a foul odor when disturbed or crushed, is an insect that is hated around the world. Although native to countries in Asia, the highly invasive species has made its way to other regions including North America, South America, and Europe. This is particularly …
Read More »Volvo warns more chip issues will reduce truck production
[Stay on top of transportation news: Get TTNews in your inbox.] The Volvo Group has said chip shortages and supply chain grunts will continue to limit truck manufacturing, leaving the Swedish automaker with no choice but to turn away some customers. Interruptions and shutdowns in truck production and other parts …
Read More »Ethnic e-grocery store Weee! Announces the acquisition of online Asian food delivery company RICEPO
Acquisition is Company’s First Since Announcing $ 315 Million Series D Funding Posted: October 21, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. EDT|Update: 26 minutes ago FREMONT, California, 21 October 2021 / PRNewswire / – Phew! (www.sayweee.com), the largest and fastest growing ethnic e-grocer in North America, today announced the acquisition of RICEPO, …
Read More »Chemical logistics market size is worth approximately $ 371.28 billion
Seoul, October 20, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – According to Precedence Research, the chemical logistics market size was valued at US $ 265.2 billion in 2021. Chemical logistics can be defined as the transport of chemicals through the supply chain using services such as warehousing and transportation provided by companies logistics. …
Read More »Supply chain chaos set to spread further, says port operator ICTSI
LONDON, Oct. 20 (Reuters) – The world faces “very protracted” disruptions to sea freight flows, an executive at major port operator ICTSI said as logistical headaches such as truck shortages weigh in on secure supply chains and rebound in trade drives volume up. Major bottlenecks have formed across the world …
Read More »Phillips-Medisize Expands Global Manufacturing Capacity, Capabilities and Collaborations to Drive Innovations in Drug Delivery, Diagnostics and Medical Technology
– The leader in medical and pharmaceutical solutions is set to expand manufacturing from new and expanded production facilities and R&D centers in Poland, China and U.S – End-to-end capabilities optimize the design, development and manufacture of world-class healthcare products and solutions while reducing time, cost and risk – State-of-the-art …
Read More »Huntsville International Airport Hosts Career Fair
HUNTSVILLE, Alabama – The Port of Huntsville is hosting a career fair on October 26 for several companies that support the airport. There are job opportunities in air transport support, freight logistics and hospitality. The Port of Huntsville (Huntsville International Airport), Kerry Logistics Network, DSV, Axxeum, TSA, Four Points by …
Read More »Truck makers are betting on long-haul autonomous trucking
Autonomous passenger cars seem far away, but several truck manufacturers are investing heavily in their long-haul operations. By Jacob Moreton Many long-haul trucking operators are betting on autonomous technology. By reducing the number of drivers needed to run a fleet of vehicles – perhaps even to zero – truck makers …
Read More »New Household Goods Delivery Service Comes To DC
The company co-founder estimates that the average person consumes 50 pounds of cardboard waste each year. WASHINGTON DC, DC – If you’ve ever ordered a pencil set online and it was delivered to your door in a box that could fit a microwave, you might have wondered if there is …
Read More »Malaysian manufacturers and sellers rank 2nd in the region for expanding cross-border e-commerce
KUALA LUMPUR (October 18): An Amazon Global Selling survey found that Malaysia has more manufacturers and sellers developing cross-border e-commerce, with 14.09% of those surveyed starting their journey to the world, the second most highest among Southeast Asian countries. Amazon Global Selling Head for Southeast Asia, Bernard Tay, said Malaysian …
Read More »Noon high for Lufthansa Cargo’s latest MD-11F
Lufthansa Cargo made its last MD-11F flight after 23 years of operation of this type. The carrier began piloting the tri-jet freighter in 1998 with its fleet of MD-11Fs numbering 19 of the model. The model was replaced by a fleet of more efficient B777Fs. Lufthansa’s last MD-11F, which is …
Read More »Woman with terminal cancer receives special childbirth
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) – Tasha Conway was an employee of the Hillcrest Post Office, and not only did she handle a hands-on job, but she also handled her own battle. âTasha found out she had cancer several years ago, they had surgeries and we thought it was okay and recently …
Read More »Truckers lack basic facilities – the Hindu BusinessLine
Driving on the freeways for an ordinary man is a pleasure today, with roads comparable to some of the best in the world. But for truckers, the lack of basic infrastructure such as toilets and rest areas makes motorway driving a âpainfulâ experience, especially when one has to answer the …
Read More »Distribution and logistics company Chorley reports turnover of £ 13million in the last 12 months
A Lancashire company that provides small e-commerce businesses with overnight and international delivery options reported annual turnover of £ 13million. Global fulfillment service provider Fulfillmentcrowd reported 71% revenue growth for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2021, despite a disruption in the global supply chain. During the same period, the …
Read More »Search continues for dog that escaped transport service
LAS CRUCES – Jingo, an 8-month-old Jindo-terrier mix, was en route from Los Angeles to Brownsville, Texas last week to be with his new owner, but escaped from a transport vehicle near the fairgrounds from southern New Mexico and has been missing for over a week. Monika Cirsch of Los …
Read More »Oil surge shows the ripple effect of the energy crisis
The global energy crisis is spreading in the oil market. Brent crude soared to US $ 85.10 a barrel on Friday, a price that would have seemed unthinkable just 18 months ago, when COVID-19 disrupted global mobility and destroyed demand. An underlying recovery in consumption – driven by road fuels, …
Read More »Courier boss says UK Christmas shopping started early
Christmas shopping has started early in the UK, according to the boss of courier company Yodel, who is rushing to hire additional drivers for the festive peak. Managing Director Mike Hancox said buyers are heeding warnings from retailers and logistics companies to buy ahead of supply chain delays and out …
Read More »Blume Global now manages a logistics operating platform natively on Google Cloud
PLEASANTON, California, October 15, 2021 / PRNewswire / – Blume Global, the leading provider of supply chain fulfillment and visibility solutions, is proud to be the first to deliver logistics fulfillment and supply chain visibility solutions fully native to Google Cloud Platform. Customers using Blume’s digital operating platform with Blume …
Read More »JB Hunt expects strong freight demand to continue through 2022
Freight barometer JB Hunt Transport Services Inc. expects bottlenecks at west coast ports to intensify as the holidays approach, as congestion continues to plague stretched logistics networks -work and strong shipping demand extending until 2022. âAs peak season is upon us, we believe bottlenecks on the West Coast will decrease …
Read More »UK government criticized for decision to relax rules for foreign truck drivers
The UK government has come under fire after announcing its intention to give European truck drivers the ability to perform more UK pick-ups and drop-offs, but failed to secure the same rights for UK drivers on the continent. Grant Shapps, the secretary of transport, said Friday morning that the industry …
Read More »Keep your delivery drivers away from animals during Christmas gift season
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – This time of year people love to order Christmas presents early. But for delivery drivers, this happy preparation for the holiday season can turn into fear when the dogs are on the loose. According to the U.S. Postal Service, 5,714 of its employees were attacked by …
Read More »The maritime transport crisis affects Catamarca’s must exports – MercoPress
The maritime transport crisis affects Catamarca’s must exports Thursday, October 14, 2021 – 21:32 UTC In the meantime, Catamarca must ship goods through the port of Buenos Aires Argentina’s export by way of San Francisco to Chile from the province of Catamarca has to wait due to the international logistics …
Read More »Amazon wants huge jets for air cargo
Amazon is looking for large cargo planes to supplement its existing aviation and maritime logistics operations, according to Bloomberg citing people familiar with the matter. The company is seeking refurbished Boeing 777-300ER and Airbus A330-300 long-haul aircraft for freight operations to enable it to transport cargo across continents. Currently, Amazon …
Read More »Innovation leaders in hospital delivery launch Advanced Care at Home coalition
Posted: October 13, 2021 at 10:01 p.m. MDT|Update: 15 minutes ago WASHINGTON, October 14, 2021 / PRNewswire / – Today, leading healthcare providers launched a new advocacy effort to enable more patients to safely receive acute care and recovery services in comfort and the convenience of their home. The Advanced …
Read More »VoloDrone achieves its first successful public flight
Volocopter press release | October 13, 2021 Estimated reading time 4 minutes, 24 seconds. Volocopter’s VoloDrone electric heavy transport drone made its first public flight at the ITS 2021 World Congress. In collaboration with the international leader in logistics DB Schenker, Volocopter, the pioneer of urban air mobility (UAM), demonstrated …
Read More »White House scrambles to deal with looming Christmas crisis
Retailers are increasingly concerned that there is little that Washington’s efforts can do at this point to save the all-important holiday shopping season. “There is no political intervention that is going to do this, and there may not be any human intervention that will get there because this problem will …
Read More »Europe’s truck driver shortage becomes “extremely dangerous”
Steffen Bork sees the 25 or so lorries idle in his family haulage business in central Germany as clear evidence that the shortage of drivers across Europe is reaching an “extremely dangerous” point. âFor months now our business has been characterized by a severe shortage,â said Bork, the third generation …
Read More »Free Food Delivery – 12 Restaurants That Offer Free Food Delivery
Ordering food for delivery is always a pleasure. It takes less than a minute, you don’t have to leave your house, and restaurants often cook better than you do. Whatever your reason for dining book, we are there for that. And to soften the OK even further, tons of Chains …
Read More »MIC Cargo ground assistance signs Rickenbacker lease
US ground operator MIC Cargo has chosen Rickenbacker International Airport as the site for its first location outside of Chicago, leasing a 46,000 square foot facility adjacent to the growing air cargo hub. With the addition of cargo terminal and export control services, MIC Cargo, a holding company of Inoa …
Read More »NIA to bring 10 defendants to Gujarat for investigation
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Read More »Volvo invites SWT to test electric truck – The Southwest Times
Southwest Times writer William Paine stands beside Volvo’s Model VNR electric truck after taking a test drive at the company’s test track. Electric trucks, soon to be seen in the New River Valley, are recognizable by their distinctive green color, which is found exclusively on VNR Electric models. By WILLIAM …
Read More »Akuity becomes Argo enterprise company for delivery of Kubernetes applications
The The Transform Technology Summits begin October 13 with Low-Code / No Code: Enabling Enterprise Agility. Register now! Leave him OSS Company Newsletter guide your open The source journey! register here. A new open source trading company is emerging from stealth today with $ 4.5 million in seed funding to …
Read More »Evocargo Penetrates European and Middle Eastern Markets with Proven Logistics Service Provided by Autonomous Trucks | National company
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – (BUSINESS WIRE) – October 10, 2021– Global autonomous freight forwarding company Evocargo showcased its EVO.1 unmanned logistics platform at EXPO 2020 Dubai. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20211010005074/en/ EVO.1 – a fully autonomous all-electric / hydrogen truck developed and manufactured …
Read More »Mercedes-Benz launches series production of the eActros truck
Mercedes-Benz officially started (on October 7, 2021) the series production of its first battery-powered electric truck, the Mercedes-Benz eActros, designed for the distribution of heavy goods vehicles. Production takes place at the Wörth plant in Germany, alongside the conventional versions. In fact, the initial part of production is similar on …
Read More »Slowing mail delivery is part of USPS 10-year plan
So while pre-sorted local mail will take a day to be delivered, mail traveling up to 139 miles has two days to reach its destination, mail traveling 140-930 miles is given three days. Mail traveling from 931 to 1,907 miles is allocated four days and mail traveling 1,908 miles or …
Read More »Why buy Kalpataru Power shares
The government’s big push on infrastructure development, backed by a planned asset monetization pipeline, has spurred interest in infrastructure companies. In this context, those who are supported by strong balance sheets, large and diversified order books and a solid execution history are well placed to participate in the growth of …
Read More »The port and maritime industry is experiencing a recovery
Aerial photo of Manila South Harbor FILE PHOTO The port and shipping industry expects freight volume growth as manufacturing activity increases and major economies have experienced strong rebounds. International shipping lines are experiencing a slow but stable recovery in the last few months of the year as the demand for …
Read More »COVID positive transport worker in South Africa
South Australia has recorded a new case of coronavirus in another transport worker, after a Victorian man in his 20s tested positive at a checkpoint. SA Health said the man, a commercial transport worker, was crossing the state into Western Australia on Saturday. He tested positive at the Yamba checkpoint …
Read More »Hongyuan moves upmarket at Brussels Airport to support e-commerce growth
Beijing-based logistics service provider Hongyuan Group and Brussels Airport have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen the European Gateway’s ties with China and support the growth of the e-commerce market. As part of this partnership, Hongyuan Group strengthened its presence at Brussels Airport by opening a new 8,000 …
Read More »LNG price in Asia is skyrocketing due to China’s electricity crisis and European demand
SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Liquefied natural gas (LNG) prices in Asia soared this week as the world’s largest buyer China faced a power shortage and low inventories in Europe, increasing competition for super refrigerated fuel. FILE PHOTO: A liquefied natural gas (LNG) tanker is pulled towards a thermal power plant in …
Read More »Tianjin port congestion disrupts China-Mongolia supply chain – The diplomat
Advertising China is one of Mongolia’s main trading partners, an economic powerhouse and the leading supplier of manufactured goods. China is also the main transit hub for landlocked Mongolia – other than Russia – providing access to most of Mongolia’s economic activities and trade with other countries. However, prolonged maritime …
Read More »New law prevents food delivery platforms from keeping amounts designated as tips or gratuities | Jackson Lewis PC
The Governor of California has adopted Assembly Bill 286 (AB 286) which amends the Fair Food Delivery Act of 2020. AB 286 prohibits a food delivery platform from charging a customer any purchase price for food or drink that exceeds the price displayed by the establishment catering on the Internet …
Read More »TWU calls for dispatcher of truck drivers after StarTrack, FedEx and Toll strikes
Australian truckers say too many drivers are forced into precarious working conditions and under pressure to break the rules. Nearly half of Australian truck drivers know someone who has been killed on the job and one in two has had their wages stolen, according to a Transport Workers’ Union investigation. …
Read More »Montgomery Group to Launch New Event for International Development Community at Crucial Time
LONDON, October 7, 2021 / PRNewswire / – Montgomery Group, well known as one of the oldest international exhibition organizers in the world, is launching a very important and strategic new event for the international development community. Development2030 will be launched at Brussels Expo on November 17-18, alongside AidEx’s 10th …
Read More »Aéroports de Paris: Groupe ADP and Air France KLM Martinair Cargo are experimenting with OROK’s autonomous electric vehicles for transporting …
Since August 2021, Groupe ADP and Air France KLM Martinair Cargo have been testing an airside freight transport solution at Paris-Charles de Gaulle airport, with an autonomous electric vehicle from the French startup OROK.The objective of this experiment is to optimize, secure and decarbonize operations on the ground, airside and …
Read More »Planning Commission rejects ExxonMobil’s proposal to truck oil off the coast of Santa Barbara
Reports from Rachel Showalter of KCBX. The Santa Barbara County Planning Commission voted to reject a proposal by ExxonMobil to temporarily haul oil along Highways 101 and 166, despite approval recommended by planning staff. This essentially prevents the company from restarting three of its offshore drilling rigs. ExxonMobil’s plan called …
Read More »Amazon gets big tax cuts as it expands its distribution network
For more accurate and relevant business and economic news, subscribe to The other side of everyday life bulletin. It’s completely free and we guarantee that you will learn something new every day. Amazon has a reputation for delivery, but it turns out the e-commerce giant is pretty good at receiving …
Read More »Exporters and farmers fear market loss as COVID-19 pushes up ocean freight costs
Farmers and exporters are struggling to sell their produce overseas as transportation costs skyrocket and shipping containers end up “in places where they shouldn’t.” Key points: NFF warns exporters risk becoming uncompetitive Container shortages, closed ports and more lucrative routes in the northern hemisphere are pushing up shipping costs There …
Read More »Xwing and Inmarsat Partner to Create World’s Most Efficient Command and Control Solution for Autonomous Aviation
Xwing, the pioneering aviation autonomy company, today announced that it has signed a memorandum of understanding for a development partnership project with Inmarsat, the world leader in global mobile satellite communications. The two companies intend to work together to create a dedicated terminal offering and associated services for autonomous aircraft, …
Read More »New Study: Same Day Delivery Market Forecast To 2029
Same day delivery market The world Same day delivery market and the Global Same Day Delivery Market report contains vital sales and revenue statistical data based on major segments such as type, regions, applications, technology and elite players of the market. global same-day delivery industry. The report highlights the essential …
Read More »Where have all the truckers gone?
Analysis: Truck driver shortage is a global problem ignored and allowed to fester for years Anyone looking at media coverage of the UK recently could be forgiven for thinking that the UK’s truck driver shortage is a direct result of the pandemic and the dreaded Brexit. But the shortage of …
Read More »Echo Global Logistics (NASDAQ: ECHO) stock rating lowered by Zacks Investment Research
Echo Global Logistics (NASDAQ: ECHO) was downgraded by Zacks Investment Research from a “buy” rating to a “keep” rating in a research note released Wednesday, Zacks.com reports. According to Zacks, “Echo Global Logistics is a leading provider of technology-based transportation and supply chain management services, delivered on a proprietary technology …
Read More »Freight volume to Nigerian ports decreases due to global container shortage and congestion
Due to vessel congestion at the Los Angeles and Long Beach ports, imports into Nigerian seaports have declined as foreign shipping companies abandon Asia-Africa routes for India-US and China-US routes. – United commercially viable. It has been learned that congestion has increased the freight rate on the route to the …
Read More »Boyle Transportation Acquired by Supply Chain Management Company
Boyle Transportation is acquired by healthcare supply chain specialist Andlauer Healthcare Group Inc. (AHG) in an $ 80 million deal, the groups confirmed on Tuesday. Boyle Transportation, which last week was named one of the Truckload Carriers Association’s Best Fleets to Drive for the second year in a row, provides …
Read More »Paris airport’s new DHL Express hub cuts delivery times
DHL Express has opened an expanded international parcel hub at Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport to support cross-border commerce as e-commerce shipments continue to proliferate. The $ 200 million (170 million euros) facility is 10 times the size of the previous site, the express delivery company said on Tuesday. The installation …
Read More »Maktoum bin Mohammed meets UPS International president on the sidelines of Expo 2020
– UPS is the official logistics partner of Expo 2020 Dubai His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Governor of Dubai and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, today met with Scott Price, President of UPS International, the world’s largest courier company, in sidelines of …
Read More »Farewell to the last KDC-10 of the Royal Netherlands Air Force.
The Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNLAF) will bid farewell to its final KDC-10 on Thursday, October 7, with a farewell tour of the Netherlands. The three-engine strategic refueler and transport aircraft will depart from its base in Eindhoven and fly over five military air bases, Schiphol Airport and Rotterdam The …
Read More »A new way to track truck pollution
SunPower, a solar power and energy services provider, is starting to ship solar panels in electric heavy-duty trucks powered by – you guessed it – solar power. The question communities and investors are starting to ask is, why isn’t everyone? How long can a business go without a plan to …
Read More »Uber Eats delivery boy robbed and assaulted
By SÃLE MOLONEY The NYPD is asking the public for help in determining the whereabouts of the men seen in the attached video who are wanted for questioning in connection with a robbery that took place in the 50th District. Video courtesy of NYPD NYPD is asking the public for …
Read More »I just graduated, but the job landscape looks bleak and uncertain. Should I wait for my dream job ?, Jobs News & Top Stories
Finally, after years of schooling, you are ready to enter the workforce. Long before the ink dried on your degree, you had dreams of landing a job that matches your interests, fulfills your potential, and maybe even takes the burden off your parents. It will be a sign that you …
Read More »Cargo delivery by drone: commercial viability
Raya Airways of Malaysia is testing the commercial viability of drone cargo delivery to Kuala Lumpur, using cargo drones from Pen Aviation. 3D PEN55V drone carrying Raya Airways Cargo Box, © Cavok-UAS / Pen Aviation PEN55V-001 flight test for take-off and landing (France), © Cavok-UAS / Pen Aviation PEN55V drone …
Read More »Teen truck drivers ‘to the rescue’ in video report
This week, a leading news magazine looked at how teens are trained to drive large rigs as part of a legislative push to allow drivers under the age of 21 to travel between states. On October 3, Inside Edition shared a new report titled “Teens Are Trained To Ride 18 …
Read More »Supporters chant “freedom” in Catalan leader’s delivery title
Catalan separatist leader Carles Puccimon arrived in a Sardinian court on October 4, 2021 when the judge held his first hearing on his European arrest warrant in Sassari, Italy. low. REUTERS / Guglielmo Mangiapane October 4, 2021 Sassari (Reuters), Italy – Catalan separatist leader Carles Puccimon appears in court in …
Read More »Mail delays and price increases happen to USPS. Here’s why.
The United States Postal Service began slowing mail delivery on Friday, as part of an effort by Postmaster General Louis DeJoy to cut costs over the next 10 years. The most widespread and significant change will affect first class mail, such as letters, small parcels, invoices and tax documents. Before …
Read More »Saudi Arabia, a key player in the maritime transport sector
Saudi Arabia has successfully achieved leadership status in the shipping industry and in preserving the integrity of its marine environment. During its participation with the world in the celebration of World Maritime Day, which falls on September 30, Saudi Arabia highlighted its role in supporting international efforts to advance the …
Read More »Should I tip delivery drivers? Yes. Seriously. Do it.
(NEXSTAR) – Tipping a take out order has always been the generous thing to do. But during the pandemic, that pretty much became the norm. How much we should give, however, remains a subject of great confusion. “There are times when takeout doesn’t require the same effort, but there are …
Read More »K1 DIRECT relief efforts in Haiti mark 3rd anniversary – Haiti
Philipsburg, Saint-Martin – K1 DIRECT, the K1 Britannia Foundation Relief and Crisis Team, successfully completed relief efforts in Haiti following the tragic 7.2 earthquake on August 14, 2021.A nine-member team from Saint-Martin was deployed to help, making themselves available to help where needed most. Once in the field, the team’s …
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A Life Flight helicopter begins landing near the scene of a truck explosion Monday near the Pilot Travel Centers in Milton in 2014. Daily article file photo LIFE FLIGHT TIME nineteen eighty one – LifeFlight begins serving the region from its base at Geisinger Medical Center (GMC) 1988 – LifeFlight …
Read More »Tesla Reports Higher Than Expectations in Third Quarter Sales | national news
PALO ALTO, Calif. (AP) – Tesla said it delivered 241,300 electric vehicles in the third quarter even as it grappled with a global shortage of computer chips that hit the entire auto industry. The company’s sales in Palo Alto, Calif., From July through September exceeded Wall Street estimates of 227,000 …
Read More »Danger of Irish ‘spillover’ from UK trucker crisis as skills shortage looms large
A CHRONIC SHORTAGE of heavy goods vehicles (HGV) operators in the UK could have repercussions in Ireland, where the supply of truck drivers is already limited, industry experts have warned. While not as acute as the situation in the UK – where drivers, many of whom are from Eastern Europe, …
Read More »Benno Bikes RemiDemi 9D electric cargo bike review
German bicycle designer Benno Baenziger had a background in skateboarding and snowboarding before founding Electra bikes in 1993. Electra is less well known in the UK, but his retro-looking Townie is considered the most popular cruising bike in the States. -United. Baenziger then sold Electra to Trek and went on …
Read More »Fort Worth Police Hope Public Can Help With Unsolved Murder Of Food Delivery Driver – NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
Fort Worth Police this week released photos of a victim of a fatal road rage incident which they hope will produce leads that will lead to an arrest. In a social media posting Fort Worth Police on Thursday called Hamzah Faraj’s murder a “heinous murder” after the food delivery driver …
Read More »PM asked to consider IPP Group’s key project proposal
Earlier in August, the IPP group, chaired by Johnathan Hanh Nguyen, sent a report to Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, proposing the implementation of a series of key projects. In the report to the Prime Minister, IPP Group said that over the last time, the company, along with investment partners …
Read More »Transco Cargo offers small parcels to Australia and the United Kingdom via sea freight
Transco Cargo (Pvt) Ltd, the local office of Transco Cargo Australia (Pty) Ltd, a leading provider of shipping and logistics services in Australia, offers special rates for sending goods from Sri Lanka to Melbourne and the UK. Customers can now send a freight box to Melbourne for just US $ …
Read More »County planning commission rejects ExxonMobil plan to restart offshore platforms and oil from trucks
Source: Environmental Defense Center The Santa Barbara County Planning Commission voted to reject ExxonMobil’s proposal to tanker oil along the dangerous California highway so it could restart three offshore oil rigs of Santa Barbara. The initial 3-2 vote came unexpectedly on September 29, during the first of two days of …
Read More »Youngwood man charged a second time with delivery of drugs leading to death
A 69-year-old man from Youngwood who was to be tried for selling drugs containing fentanyl to a West Virginia woman who died of an overdose was arrested this week after state police charged him with to have sold drugs which resulted in the death of a Mt. Nice man. Frank …
Read More »Acme Enables Warehouses With Pick-To-Light Technology To Improve Efficiency
In its ongoing efforts to help e-commerce, wholesale and retail businesses improve the efficiency of their warehouses, Acme Intralog has introduced pick-to-light technology in partnership with Kardex Remstar. Growing demand for orders and limited storage capacity combined with fluctuating demand leaves e-commerce businesses struggling to meet customer delivery deadlines. Using …
Read More »Ni Hsin Resources Berhad: Ventures into Part 5 Logistics (5PL)
KUALA LUMPUR, October 1, 2021 – (ACN newswire) – – Ni Hsin Ecologist Sdn Bhd, a 100% subsidiary of Ni Hsin Group Berhad (formerly known as Bursa Malaysia Main Market) Ni Hsin Berhad Resources) (“Ni Hsin”), today entered into an investment agreement to acquire a 60% stake in Alliance Logistics …
Read More »Three key differences between the clauses of the Cargo Preference Act
If your business has a contract with the government or a contract under a US government grant, guarantee, loan, or cash advance, it likely has one or more contractual clauses in the Cargo Preference Act. [1] These clauses require companies to use US flag vessels when shipping goods under the …
Read More »Green shoots continue in road freight as September rentals increase 3-6%
September continued to see a recovery in the road freight market, with truck rentals increasing 3-6% on improving economic conditions. âThe 3-6% increase in truck rentals on major routes in September was aided by the overall economic recovery and the 15-20% increase in shipments from factory gates, especially MSMEs, because …
Read More »XPeng reports vehicle delivery results for September and third quarter 2021
GUANGZHOU, China – (COMMERCIAL THREAD) – XPeng Inc. (âXPengâ or the âCompanyâ, NYSE: XPEV, HKEX: 9868.HK), one of China’s leading intelligent electric vehicle (âSmart EVâ) companies, announced today its vehicle delivery results for September 2021 and the third quarter of 2021. XPeng recorded its highest monthly deliveries on record in …
Read More »Singapore jails nine for bunker fraud costing more than $ 300,000
(archive photo) Posted on Sep 30, 2021 3:45 PM by The maritime executive A Singapore court has found guilty and sentenced to prison nine people involved in a bunker fraud scheme. According to authorities, the charges stemmed from a scheme discovered in 2019 that deceived shipowners worth $ 336,930.63 of …
Read More »FMCSA advised to give drivers 90 days to replace recalled CPAP devices
[Stay on top of transportation news: Get TTNews in your inbox.] A Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration medical advisory committee has recommended that medical examiners be allowed to offer truck drivers alternative treatment options to sleep apnea machines that are the subject of a massive recall. The advisory board recommended …
Read More »Best delivery deals for International Coffee Day
National Coffee Day has passed, with free cups of coffee across the country. But Friday is International Coffee Day (try to follow) and ICD is definitely the day to pounce on coffee delivery offers. Many of these sales have already started and will net you a lot more grain than …
Read More »ArcBest wishes to extend the presence of TL brokerage with the acquisition of MoLo
ArcBest, a full-service supply chain logistics provider based in Fort Smith, Arkansas, said last night that it has reached a definitive agreement to acquire MoLo Solutions LLC, a freight brokerage firm by Chicago-based trucks. ArcBest said this transaction includes a closing cash payment of $ 235 million from available funds …
Read More »Maersk to sell container manufacturer to CIMC
Container logistics company Maersk this week signed an agreement to sell its refrigerated container maker, Maersk Container Industry (MCI), to China International Marine Containers (CIMC). CIMC will take over the entire organization and assets of MCI, including the refrigeration plant in Qingdao, China, as well as its R&D and test …
Read More »Japan’s logistics crisis | NHK WORLD-JAPAN News
Demand for home delivery in Japan has exploded during the coronavirus pandemic. But it comes as the country’s logistics industry grapples with a growing labor shortage. There were over a million truck drivers in Japan in 2000, but by 2030 that number is expected to halve. Grueling hours and low …
Read More »Delivery man accidentally throws a package on the roof
WATCH: Delivery driver accidentally throws package on roof Updated: September 29, 2021 at 9:51 p.m. CDT Hide transcription Show transcript This is the story of what happens when a package falls on the roof. But the recipient of the package is not in San Diego. An Amazon delivery boy ran …
Read More »Iowa City School Bus Drivers Union Calls for Risk Premium
A union representing bus drivers in the Iowa City Community School District is asking for a 25% risk premium since last year and this year, due to the dangerous conditions they have worked in. Jerod ringwald Members of the Iowa City Community School District Board listen to members of the …
Read More »The logistics insurance market could experience a big movement: the big giants Allianz, DB Schenker, Dawson
This press release was originally distributed by SBWire Edison, NJ – (SBWIRE) – 09/29/2021 – The Global Logistics Insurance Market 2021 In-Depth Research Report, Forecast To 2026 is the latest study released by HTF MI evaluating analysis from the side of market risks, highlighting opportunities and exploited with strategies and …
Read More »Volvo Autonomous Solutions unveils new long-haul truck – The Southwest Times
Volvo Autonomous Solutions and Aurora have taken the next step in their partnership to jointly develop autonomous on-road trucks in the United States. A prototype of Volvo Trucks’ flagship long-haul VNL model, integrated with Aurora Driver technology, was unveiled today, marking a significant step towards the commercial launch of fully …
Read More »50% of delivery costs occur in the last mile
Over the past two years, a quick run to the store to retrieve a forgotten or last minute item has evolved into a mobile shopping experience, with a multitude of companies providing delivery services for grocery stores, retailers and digital markets. Nancy Korayim, founder and CEO of last-mile delivery company …
Read More »Cochin Port User Forum opposes imposing drop-to-port charge at container terminal
The Cochin Port Trust shipping fraternity is angry with the decision to implement Direct to Port Delivery (DPD) and En-Bloc movement charges by terminal operator India Gateway Terminal effective October 1. The maritime trade under the banner of the Cochin Port Users Forum has spoken out against the notice published …
Read More »Why the British are panicking over buying gasoline
BURY ST EDMUNDS, SUFFOLK, UK – 2021/09/25: People fill up their cars at the BP gas station during the fuel crisis in Bury St Edmunds. SOPA Pictures | LightRocket | Getty Images LONDON – UK drivers have panicked over buying gasoline in recent days, leading to long queues, gas station …
Read More »FinancialForce Expands ERP and Professional Services Automation Provision in EMEA and APAC
SAN FRANCISCO – (COMMERCIAL THREAD) –Financial strength, the leading provider of customer-centric business applications for finance, services and customer success teams, today announced that it will bring its ERP and Professional Services Automation (PSA) cloud solutions to organizations on the platform. -form Salesforce in the APAC and EMEA region. In …
Read More »IOM logistics in South Sudan, management of humanitarian hubs and common transport services 2021 | 2nd Quarter Report – South Sudan
18 trucks assigned to the Common Transport Service (CTS) 3,416 tonnes of humanitarian freight transported to T2 65 humanitarian agencies supported by CTS in Q2 1,071 humanitarian staff housed in 2 logistics and humanitarian centers managed by IOM Humanitarian poles During the second quarter of 2021, a total of 499 …
Read More »6 Dallas Innovators You Need To Know Today & Why ”Dallas Innovates
All over North Texas, companies are promoting and hiring people to fill leadership positions within their organizations. Dallas innovates covers the movement of leading personnel in Dallas-Fort Worth, from startups to large corporations. Here are six recent c-suite moves you should know about right now. Scout & Cellar appoints director …
Read More »Carriers diversify to survive competition SGR, Covid
Shipping & Logistics Carriers diversify to survive competition SGR, Covid Wednesday, September 29, 2021 Mr. Saeed Abdirahman working in his office. He is the founder and CEO of a logistics company based in Mombasa, Sidoman Limited. PHOTO | BOWL By ANTHONY KITIMOMore from this author Summary When the outlook for …
Read More »UK offers thousands of visas to overseas truckers to address driver shortage
Although business groups generally welcomed the government’s decision, some expressed doubts about its sufficiency. The government overthrow also comes after Britain’s transport and logistics industries pleaded with lawmakers to ease visa restrictions for European Union drivers. Logistics UK, a trade group, had applied for 10,000 seasonal visas for drivers, similar …
Read More »Slow-motion USPS delivery and holiday season prices will rise
Americans who were frustrated by slow service from the U.S. Postal Service since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic likely won’t be happy to hear this: Service is about to get even slower. Starting Friday, the Postal Service “will implement new service standards for first class mail and periodicals,” spokeswoman …
Read More »Will the shortage of truck drivers in France affect supplies like in the UK?
France is experiencing a shortage of 40,000 to 50,000 truck drivers, said a major union in the industry. However, the situation is not as bad as in the UK, where there are around double the drivers shortage, a logistics expert said. The Union la Fédération Nationale des Transports Routiers (FNTR) …
Read More »New research on the future of freight and deliveries in London
New research, led by the Center for London, explores how to create a smarter and more sustainable freight and logistics ecosystem in the capital. Deliveries have kept the city going for the past 18 months, with online sales surging sharply. Online shopping accounted for 34.6% of total UK retail sales …
Read More »Truckers to quit over Queensland’s mandatory vaccination rule | Tropic now
## MP ## A transport company in far north Queensland says it risks losing a fifth of its drivers due to the Queensland government’s introduction of mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations. All truck divers entering Queensland from another state must have at least one dose by October 15 and have their second …
Read More »New Texas law could protect trucking, rideshare and delivery companies from lawsuits after accidents
AUSTIN (KXAN) – During her lunch break after her teaching job in South Austin, Christina Sauceda was going her usual route when she suddenly saw a car swerve towards her. “Just like, go for me. I didn’t even have time to really react, âshe said. She said the other driver …
Read More »FedEx Logistics expands global operations with new office in Korea
MEMPHIS, Tennessee – (COMMERCIAL THREAD) – FedEx Logistics, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) and provider of specialty solutions that support FedEx services and facilitate global commerce, announced the opening of an office in Seoul, South Korea as part of its latest network expansion . “The new office in …
Read More »Guilty By Association Truck Show attracts hundreds of trucks
Over 750 trucks officially registered and attended the Chrome Shop Mafia’s Guilty By Association Truck Show at 4 State Trucks in Joplin, Missouri, Sept. 23-25, although the actual number of trucks likely exceeds the number of units registered. 4 State Trucks owner Bryan Martin said even though registrations were closed …
Read More »GreenPower Motor Company Announces Attendance at Upcoming EVs, Consumer and Investor Events
VANCOUVER, Canada, – GreenPower Motor Company Inc. (NASDAQ: GP) (TSXV: GPV) (“GreenPower”), a leading manufacturer and distributor of zero-emission electric vehicles serving freight, delivery, commuting, transportation Common and School Bus Markets, today announced the company’s attendance at the event and guest speakers at key industry conferences for the remainder of …
Read More »Mosaic ImmunoEngineering Announces Keynote Presentation Highlighting Its Modular Vaccine Platform Delivery Technology
– The presentation highlighted the potential of the polymer-based delivery system for the slow release of vaccines that potentially require no booster – – The delivery system is user friendly for transport and storage without any refrigeration or freezing requirement – NOVATO, CA / ACCESSWIRE / September 27, 2021 / …
Read More »A look at logistics amid the challenges of Covid-19
ENSURING continuity of supply in light of recent global and national events has been an unprecedented challenge for logistics service providers. The upheavals caused by the coronavirus pandemic have forced entire countries to reinvent the way they deliver resources and services while simultaneously reshaping business practices for economic sustainability. Efforts …
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